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Quick Takeaways
📏Large size breed from Scotland
🐾10–12 years years average lifespan
🏠Needs more space than an apartment
👶Kid-friendly & gentle with children
🎓Easy to train — great for beginners
✂️Requires regular grooming sessions
Quick Stats
🐾Life Span10–12 years
🌍OriginScotland
👨👩👧GroupSporting
📏SizeLarge
🍼Litter Size4-8 puppies
↕️Male Height58-61 cm
↕️Female Height53-58 cm
⚖️Male Weight29-34 kg
⚖️Female Weight25-29 kg
About Golden Retriever
✨ Fun Facts About Golden Retriever
- 💡Goldens were originally bred by Lord Tweedmouth in the 1860s.
- 💡They love carrying objects gently in their mouth without damaging them.
Is Golden Retriever Right for You?
Based on breed ratings — helps you decide at a glance.
✗Needs more space than an apartment
✔Kid-friendly & gentle with children
✔Easy to train — great for beginners
✗Needs an active, sporty owner
✗Requires regular grooming sessions
✔Gets along well with other dogs
✔Handles warm climates well
✔Highly affectionate family companion
Breed Ratings
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😊 Temperament
Very High
⚡ Energy Level
Very High
✂️ Grooming Needs
Moderate
🏠 Apt. Friendly
Low
🎾 Playfulness
Very High
🐈 Social Life
Very High
👶 Kids Friendly
Very High
🤝 Stranger Friendly
Very High
☀️ Heat Tolerance
Moderate
❄️ Cold Tolerance
High
🏃 Exercise Need
Very High
❤️ Family Affection
Very High
🔊 Noise / Barking
Low
🎓 Trainability
Very High
🧠 Intelligence
Very High
🦊 Prey Drive
Low
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Are Golden Retrievers good with kids?▾
Exceptionally — they are among the most patient and gentle breeds with children.
What health issues affect Goldens?▾
They have elevated rates of certain cancers and hip dysplasia; reputable breeder health testing matters.
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